A Study on Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl.: Pharmacognostic Characterization and Antiplasmodial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Leaves

Table 8

Percentage inhibition of oedema in the carrageenan-induced paw oedema assay.

Test sample	Dose (mg·kg^−1)	% inhibition of oedema
NC	10 mL·kg^−1	19.46 ± 10.15
JFE	30	38.80 ± 6.51
JFE	100	39.46 ± 5.37
JFE	300	54.00 ± 5.20
DIC	10	53.50 ± 7.80
DIC	30	67.52 ± 6.83
DIC	100	73.88 ± 5.33

Values presented as the mean ± SEM, n = 5; NC: negative control; JFE: J. flava leaf extract; DIC: diclofenac sodium.